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2024 Internships with Washington State Parks, collaboration with USFS and MSHI

Discover the Best Northwest

Mt. St. Helens is an amazing feature here in the Northwest. But it's only one of MANY. Hiking, Biking, Hunting, Fishing, Zip lining, Eating is some of the best this fine country has to offer. Your adventure starts here.

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Activities

Eat Well

Lodging

Communities

Enjoy Endless Adventure on Day Hiking Trails

Day Hiking Areas

There are almost 1,500 miles of trails on the forest open to hiking.

Ape Caves

13,042 Feet of Adventure

Lava Canyon

One of a kind experience!

Mt. St. Helens Hike

Scale an Active Volcano

42 Years of

Historic Adventure

Mount St. Helens or Louwala-Clough is an active stratovolcano located in Southwest, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is 96 miles south of Seattle, Washington, and 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon and features Stunning Landscapes and Endless Adventure.

Discover the Best Northwest

Explore Cowlitz County

Mt. St. Helens is an amazing feature here in the Northwest. But it's only one of MANY. Hiking, Biking, Hunting, Fishing, Zip lining, Eating is some of the best this fine country has to offer. You're adventure starts here. Start by exploring all our communities have to offer

Awesome
Communities

Live, Work, PLAY

All of Cowlitz County is about Community. Good eats to amazing events and awesome activities. We are excited to have you come visit and see for yourself how friendly and welcoming our communities are first hand.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations